I possess no criminal convictions.

In 1978, there was an incident that we settled out of court over. This happened at The Neptune Inn motel. The issue was over a supplier of jukeboxes and video games, with whom we were not satisfied with the service, and doing whatever necessary to get out of the contract. It was my fault, for naively not reading the contract as well as I should have, before signing it.

Then, in 1979, there was another incident with an employee, over unemployment insurance, who contested my firing him for theft. This happened at The Granada Inn motel, where the desk clerks took it upon themselves to pocket the unclaimed key deposits. He was otherwise a very good worker, and a full-time student and I chose not to defend my position.

In 1985, I was charged with battery simple by a fellow who had verbally assaulted me at a hardware store, for touching his shoulder. The case was dropped.

In 1986, while working at my dad’s riverfront remodeling project, the neighbor took issue over an eight inch gap that existed between our two properties. It was resolved amicably.

In 1989, a similar issue happened with my own house and was also resolved amicably.

In 1994, I filed a lien on a home that I worked on as a cabinet sub-contractor, for payment and that was resolved with payment.

The above incidents probably fall under ‘ordinary routine litigation’ and do not require detailed disclosure.

The Freakie Fries Franchise Association will be made up of all the franchisees within Freakie Fries. This group will vote on all matters with regards to the policies and directions of Freakie Fries. In this organization, the franchisee is also the co-franchisor along with all the other franchisees. Absolutely any policy within the organization can be modified by majority vote. So, although I am setting the initial policies, any Freakie Fries franchisee may submit a proposal to be voted upon. If, for example, the advertising budget seems too low, it may be changed in this manner, with a majority agreement.

All franchisees, for better or for worse, will abide by these amendments, that may come. As this is told to you up-front, you must be willing to play by these rules. There is no penalty for leaving Freakie Fries should any individual franchisee find that the direction of the majority no longer interests them. However, it is hoped that such scenarios may never come to pass.

Litigation hurts all parties, and keeps Freakie Fries from moving forward. To that end, it is hoped that The Freakie Fries Franchise Association achieves an optimum harmony. As there is no up-front money to join, and there are no proprietary items on the menu, to leave, all one has to do is give notice and remove all trademarked items. Then, he/she may continue operating on their own. They may even be able to sell the Freakie Fries sign to another franchisee.

Freakie Fries is a non-profit association, a buyer’s co-op, a credit union, a marketing group and a good buddy to the entire family of individual Freakie Fries franchisees.  If this concept appeals to you, come and grow with us!